1978 Primera División de Chile
| Dates | 4 March 1978 – 26 November 1978 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Palestino (2nd title) |
| Relegated | Huachipato Rangers |
| 1979 Copa Libertadores | Palestino O'Higgins |
| Matches played | 306 |
| Goals scored | 846 (2.76 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Oscar Fabbiani (35 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Palestino 7–0 Huachipato (9 July) |
| Highest attendance | 57,153 Colo-Colo 1–0 Unión Española (21 May) |
| Total attendance | 1,861,967 |
| Average attendance | 6,085 |
← 1977 1979 → | |
The 1978 Campeonato Nacional was Chilean first tier's 46th season. Palestino was the tournament's champion, winning its second title.